The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, recently addressed the demonstrations by Sinaloans demanding his removal amid the wave of violence in the region, triggered by the murder of two children and their father. In response, Rocha Moya stated that "the people appoint and the people remove," reminding that he was elected by 700,000 Sinaloans and was the most voted candidate at the national level.
During the protests, which gathered between 3,000 and 5,000 people, the governor emphasized that elections are the appropriate time to express discontent or support. Despite the magnitude of the marches, he considered that Sinaloa is the second state after Guerrero and that the demonstration of 5,000 people is not enough to reflect a majority stance.
Rocha Moya assured that his government is not neglecting the violence problem in the region and that actions are being taken in this regard. "We are not neglecting the problem and action is being taken as a government," he reiterated in his weekly conference. He also highlighted that the expression of discontent should be respected, as it represents a legitimate feeling of protest against the violence situation.
Regarding the protesters who caused disturbances in his office, the governor alleged that many of them are close to former municipal presidents of Culiacán and Mazatlán who were removed from office and lost their jobs, as well as people linked to the Autonomous University of Sinaloa. On the other hand, he pointed out that a recent survey showed that 44.5% of the population in Sinaloa prefers Morena as a party.
When asked if he would resign, Rocha Moya stated that if the people require it, there are established processes for such situations. "The day the people tell you 'I put you in,' then that’s it," the governor quoted. In a letter read during his conference, Rocha reiterated that the enemies are crime and bitterness, never the government, and expressed his condolences to the family of the recent tragedy victims in Culiacán. The governor's stance is one of respect for diverse opinions and reaffirms his commitment to address the insecurity problem in the region.
